Overview
The Masters is the first of golf's four majors and is contested yearly at historic Augusta National Golf Club. It's viewed in more than 180 countries around the world and is annually the most watched golf tournament in America. The Masters is known for its beautiful course, its outstanding players, and its truly memorable golf -- and 2004 was no exception. Now you can relive the suspense and emotion of the 2004 Masters in this special commemorative book -- a must for Masters devotees and anyone with a love for the game. Filled with striking full-color photographs, the official 2004 Masters Annual celebrates one of the most thrilling Masters ever, as Phil Mickelson's quest for the Green Jacket culminated with his exciting come-from-behind victory, and as Arnold Palmer, a four-time winner at Augusta and golf's most charismatic player, competed in his record 50th and final Masters Tournament.This lively guide also features stories on the leading participants, a recap of the pre-Tournament Par 3 Contest, and a detailed round-by-round account of the Tournament that puts you right in the middle of the action. You'll be there at the opening round as Justin Rose shoots a 67 to take the lead while Chris DiMarco and veteran Jay Haas trail by two strokes. You'll feel the excitement as Mickelson and DiMarco share the 54-hole lead while four International players, including two-time Masters winner Bernhard Langer and three-time major champion Ernie Els, are in close pursuit. And you'll witness Mickelson win his first major title with a final birdie on the 72nd hole -- one of only four players ever to do so -- a dramatic 18-foot putt that ended one of the most exciting Masters with a one-stroke win over Els. Complete with facts and statistics on the players and the winners of the Masters, the 2004 Masters Annual is a memento you'll treasure forever.